Need help??

GTR_King

Going USA 9th sept

What plug socket adapter do I need? Type A or Type B??

MacBook Pro adapter use Type B but IPhone/iPad/IPod Uses Type A

Are all plugs Type B now (But can use Type A adapter)

TadleyBaggie

I'm confused by the Type A/B references. Surely all you need is this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Shanitech-Pack-of-2-UK-to-US-Travel-Adaptor-Suitable-for-USA-Canada-Mexico/598479912?iid=192126400400

SouthUKMan

Unless I'm missing something, I think you're wanting to know what mains power outlet adapter you can use (or what lead you will need) to charge your MacBook Pro / iPad / iPhone, etc while in the USA?

If this is the case, then let's take a step back for a moment. The A / B references you mention relate to the many different USB plug / socket shapes and sizes. Think of the term 'USB' as a generic standard for transmitting data and connecting power, and the A and B references (and there are many others such as 'micro' and 'mini') as different plugs and sockets to connect devices.

As far as I know, in recent years Apple has only ever used USB A plugs and sockets on their mains power adapters.and leads for ALL their products. So, take your normal Apple charger and lead with you to the USA, and just make sure you bring a UK 3 pin to American 2 pin power plug adapter with you (the likes of Poundland sell these).

Meant in a totally friendly way, I think you're overthinking and complicating a very simple issue

GTR_King

SouthUKMan thanks for that...

So USA Now mainly use Plug Type B (Type A Is old version)

lammy82

I don't think OP is referring to USB A/B connectors.

He is referring to unearthed vs earthed USA mains sockets as shown here

The answer I think is that if you have an adaptor which is 'type A' (unearthed) then you can use it in BOTH earthed and unearthed sockets, i.e. both types A and B.

You only need a type B (earthed) adaptor if you're taking something that actually needs to be grounded, like an electric toaster. Which is generally not recommended because of the voltage difference.

John_Gray

Don't forget the difference between mains power supplies - 220V 50 Hz over here, and 110 V 60 Hz over there.
Hopefully all your power supplies will support dual voltage and dual frequency...

were

As others have said, check the voltage raged on the devices.

Personally, I always take a 4 way mains extension with me (poundshop), as some power packs cover more than 1 socket and you may wish to charge mutiple phones and run a pc at the same time.

I remove the uk plug and fitted and EU in my case. For usa would probably find or have a mains cable, and would connect that to the adapter, or buy a USA plug off ebay.